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"People say"There's nothing good about Nigeria" but when you see this...how can they even think that?" -Daso after visiting Nike Art Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria.
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We went to Nike Art Gallery. What can I say? Free. Overwhelmingly beautiful. Daso really said it best. Not only were the pictures stunning, but the images and sculptures spoke so movingly to the raw beauty that bombards the senses in Nigeria. I wanted to sit with the paintings and learn from them, to be able to gaze upon the scenes that have captivated me again and again while living here. The dynamism of life doesn't allow me to sit and absorb all the things I love, but when you have it painted in front of you...or beaded or "clothed"... you are invited to linger. With 4 small children, we didn't linger nearly long enough, but it was a truly splendid way to spend a morning.
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Even the junk in Nigeria is beautiful!
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Why did I throw those random duplos away...Oh, and that one handled scissor, the empty tape dispensor...I could have made a self portrait!
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These are beads...tiny beads. This artist most definitely does NOT do her art with her 2 1/2 year old twins around. The founder of the gallery actually made this piece. We got to meet her!
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We were all smitten.
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Made from cloth! If only my scraps came together so well!
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Four stories!
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